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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.31, 14,005.74 and 2,317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.31, 14,005.74 and 2,317.34 is: 3,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.31 : 14,005.74 = 2,317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.31/14,005.74 = 2,317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.31x = 14,005.74 × 2,317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.31x = 32,456,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456,105.24/9,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.96

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